Ask a Texan what belongs in a homemade queso ... or cheddar cheese. Avoid pre-shredded cheeses, which are typically coated in an anti-caking agent and can cause a clumpy, stodgy cheese sauce.

Queso is the ultimate lactose-loving crowd-pleaser, making it irresistible to order any time you go to a Latin restaurant. But who says you can't have restaurant quality in the comfort of your own ...

Stir until the cheese is melted to a sauce. Serve with warmed corn chips as a dip, or pour overChicken and queso nachos. To make corn chips at home:Cut corn tortillas or flat breads into triangles ...